AKA: 6272-74-8, Lapirium chloride, Emcol E-607, Lapyrium chloride [USAN], Lapirii chloridum [INN-Latin], Lapirium chloride [INN], N-(Lauroylcolaminoformylmethyl)pyridinium chloride
WHAT IS IT? Synthetic
Preservative
Not Clean
Origin Lapyrium chloride is a quaternary ammonium compound synthesized from organic chemical precursors in laboratory settings. It is produced through the quaternization of amine compounds with chloride salts via chemical synthesis.
Pyridinium, 1-[2-oxo-2-[[2-[(1-oxododecyl)oxy]ethyl]amino]ethyl]-, chloride
IS IT FOR ME? Pregnancy & Breastfeeding Safe
Caution
WHAT’S IT DO? Functions
Antimicrobial
Keeps your product from growing bacteria, mold, or yeast. Without these, that jar of cream becomes a petri dish in about a week.
CAN I TRUST THIS? The paper trail
🔬 Peer-reviewed none on file
🛡️ Safety-assessed 1 review →
Counts, not a verdict. A listing isn't a study. The trail, you decide.
IS IT CLEAN? CIR Safety Findings
Skin Irritant in Testing
2 studies / 2 irritating / reactions slight to moderate (CIR 124)
Regulatory Status
JAPAN ⚠ restricted
Verified Jun 2026
Data: PubChem · CosIng · EWG · CIR
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